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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1975
Page
1
Humorous clippings discuss cottonwood fluff as a possible energy aid and hay fever remedy, joking it could power engines if used in cars and gasoline prices rise. The piece includes local quips and light reflections on judges, socks, and a school board meeting with playful innuendo.
The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Texas informs Mrs. Herbert Liverman that a 2500 dollar grant to the Jefferson Junior Historians Society for the No. 61 Dallas Street project is approved pending local committee consent. Liverman notes local Chapter Committee approval and urges timely execution of transfer papers while praising the students work.
The Marion Cags Soil and Water Conservation District lists forty-five entrants for the 23rd Annual Conservation Queen’s Contest to be held June 6 at Hughes Springs High School Stadium with a 6 pm downtown parade and an 8 pm program, tickets $1.50 from the Soil Conservation Service in Linden. Names and sponsors span Linden, Atlanta, Jefferson, McLeod, Queen City and Avinger with local clubs and chambers backing the contestants. photos credited to Custom Studio of Atlanta, Texas.
Hughes Springs native Buck Florence was recognized as Freshman Member of the Year in Austin. The honor, decided by secret ballot of all 150 Representatives, was announced during ceremonies in the Chamber. A congratulatory resolution highlighting Florence life and a commemorative engraved gavel accompanied the recognition.
Winners of the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club flower show held May 28 at the Excelsior House were announced after judging in two divisions Artistic Design and Horticulture. Judges were Mrs. Franz M. Spear Mrs. Milton Gehlen and Mrs. Carl Wingate all of Kilgore Selection highlights include Elizabeth Shaw winning Section 1 Betsy Ross Designs the Flag and We Rebel The Boston Tea Party among others in the Artistic Division. In Horticulture Milton Jones received Best in Show while Mrs. Herbert Liverman earned Best in Named Division and Mrs. A E Walker won Sweepstakes with the most blue ribbons.
Jefferson High School principal James Collins is named to Who's Who in Texas for outstanding education leadership and community service. He was notified by the Public Relations Department of the United States and will attend a University Interscholastic League board meeting in Austin in June.
Official Weather Observer R C. Connor records May 1974 rainfall at Jefferson with a total of 8.38 inches, lifting the year-to-date to 30.16 inches. Daily figures are listed in the report, though much of the text is garbled.
BELL J. CORNELIUS Jr of Jefferson received a Juris Doctor from Baylor University in ceremonies at the Heart of Texas Coliseum on campus. Honors included Law Review eligibility and serving as judge in Baylor Practice Court mini trials. President Abner V. McCall spoke to about 1,000 graduates. Cornelius and his wife Suzanne Pink plan to move back to Jefferson in August.
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